Social Media Accountability: A U.S. appeals court let thousands of lawsuits alleging Meta and TikTok designed addictive features for minors move forward, rejecting a Section 230 “immunity” argument and keeping the fight over platform responsibility alive. Grocery & Retail Deals: C&S Wholesale Grocers is moving to become majority owner of Winn-Dixie, with a deal expected to close in early 2027, while Winn-Dixie keeps its Jacksonville office. Consumer Spending Watch: Retail sales fell 0.6% in July from June (10th straight year-over-year gain still intact), with online sales down 2.3% in the month. Food Safety Oversight: FDA began onsite inspections and sampling at Taylor Farms de Mexico tied to the cyclospora outbreak, as Consumer Reports urges more funding and a stronger traceability system. Health Product News: FDA cleared Bristol Myers Squibb’s Zenbexus (iberdomide combo) for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, with a restricted distribution program. State Health Crackdown: Massachusetts issued an emergency order targeting kratom products, moving them toward Schedule I under state law. Tech in Shopping: A study says AI-powered grocery carts can push shoppers to spend up to 32% more, raising concerns about recommendation-driven buying. Back-to-School Consumer Pressure: Counterfeiters are targeting the season with fake brand listings and social ads, pushing shoppers to watch for online fraud red flags.